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Contact: Marta Cyperling
marta.cyperling@ucalgary.ca
403-210-3835
University of Calgary

neuroArm: revolutionary procedure a world first

Calgary surgeon makes history with successful robotic operation on a Calgary mom

Media are invited to meet the patient and attend a press conference. The event includes members of the neuroArm team, officials from the University of Calgary and Calgary Health Region.

The event takes place Friday May 16, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Libin Theatre at the Health Sciences Centre, University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine.

Still photography and a video news release with b-roll featuring the neuroArm surgery will be available for all media.

Satellite Feed Information: FTP file information
Friday, May 16, 2008 Friday, May 16, 2008, 11:30 a.m.
09:00-09:15mt (11:00-11:15et) ftp://66.244.206.181/NeuroArm/
Anik F2C, T.3B username: media
Downlink: 3820 MHz Vertical no password required

What: Meet the Calgary mom whose brain tumour was successfully removed with the assistance of neuroArm

When: Friday, May 16, 2008

Where: Health Sciences Centre – Libin Theatre
University of Calgary Faculty of Medicine
3330 Hospital Drive NW
Complimentary parking in Lot 6

Who: Dr. Garnette Sutherland, neuroArm team, officials from U of C, Calgary Health Region, and patient of Dr. Sutherland

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